Articles by
Adina Dragos
Adina Dragos is a real estate writer and research analyst with RentCafe. She has solid experience in real estate writing, covering topics ranging from best cities for renters and the top cities for rental activity to cost of living. Her work was featured in several prominent media channels such as Axios, The Dallas Morning News, ConnectCRE and The New York Times.
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Best Cities for Renters to Live in South Carolina
When it comes to ideal places for renters to settle, South Carolina is no slouch. If you’re looking for gorgeous beaches, delicious cuisine and beautiful,…
Best Cities for Renters to Live in Texas
The Lone Star state has a lot to offer renters looking for a place to settle: From the majestic Big Bend National Park to Enchanted…
Multigenerational Living: 1 in 5 Millennials & Two-Thirds of Gen Z Struggle to Leave the Nest
20% of Millennials and 68% of Gen Z-ers still live with other family members, taking longer to leave home compared to previous generations. Many members…
Dreaming of Living in a House as a Renter? Here Are The Most Affordable Single-Family Rental Markets in the U.S.
In 20 markets across the nation, renters spent less than $1,700 to live in a single-family rental. The Midwest is the leading region for affordable…
Looking For Your Family’s Forever City? The Best Places for Renter Families in 2023 Are in the South, With Plano, TX Ranking First
If you’re among the 68 million renters living with their family, you know that raising children is hard work. Add to that the task of…
5 Beach Towns That Are Perfect for a Quick Summer Getaway
Need a quick break from the hustle and bustle of the city, but need to keep cool during the summer? If so, it’s time to…
Best Cities for Renters to Live in 2023: Charleston Ranks 1st, South Dominates List
South Carolina’s Charleston ranks first among the best cities for renters to live in 2023, followed by Plano, TX, and Scottsdale, AZ. Conroe, TX, takes…
Furnish Your Home on a Budget: Here Are 5 Reasons to Try Upcycling Instead of Buying New
With summer right at your doorstep, you might be thinking of giving your rental a makeover. But, how much of a change can you make,…
6 Tips to Be the Ultimate Host for a Board Game Night
As Friday evening finally comes around after a hard week, you and your friends find yourselves in your living room ready to sink battleships, overthrow…
6 Cities With Flower Festivals to Freshen Your Spring
Is there anything even half as romantic as lying in a field of flowers in full bloom? Unlikely. Therefore, with spring finally making an appearance,…
National Average Apartment Size Shrinking as Studios & 1-Bedroom Apartments Gain in Share
The average apartment size for new rentals in 2022 was 887 square feet — a 54 square-foot drop since 10 years ago. It was also…
Why Artificial Plants Are a Great Idea if You Don’t Have a Green Thumb
Want the benefits of gardening but dread the idea of dealing with all that soil or keeping up with a watering schedule? If so, there’s…
The 5 Best Neighborhoods for Short-Term Renting in Portland, OR
The City of Roses has a lot to offer from its beautiful public gardens and green spaces to quirky food establishments to its undeniable love…
The 5 Best Neighborhoods for Short-Term Renting in Philadelphia
Moving to the City of Brotherly Love is a bold choice. After all, what cities can brag about having been both the central meeting place…
6 Traits to Seek Out in a Great Landlord
There are many aspects to consider when it comes to renting an apartment, whether it’s your first time or fifth time. Of course, location and…
The 5 Best Neighborhoods for Short-Term Renting in Sacramento
If you’re a health-conscious renter looking for a new city to move to, Sacramento, CA is the place for you. The Farm-to-Fork capital provides a…
6 Ways Knitting Can Liven Up Your Apartment During Winter
Knitting has made a comeback in recent years, shedding its reputation as an “old people’s hobby” to something that younger generations are eagerly turning into…
Renters in LA & NYC Least Likely to Be Able to Afford Starter Homes
Renters in 15 of the 50 largest cities in the U.S. earn less than half of what they’d need to become homeowners. Los Angeles; New…
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Up Your Christmas Tree
There’s no such thing as Christmas without a Christmas tree — after all, what else would carolers have to sing about during the holidays? Whether…
7 Easy & Cozy Apartment Design Lessons to Learn From “Hygge”
Fall is the season of self-care: Cozy loungewear, warm drinks and leaf-covered sidewalks visible from the window are the ideal features of a season where…
6 Spookiest Haunted Ghost Towns to Visit This Halloween Season
Any horror movie buff knows that small, eerie towns make for the spookiest of settings. Whether you’re running from a machete-wielding maniac, a possessed doll,…